2nd grade english language arts simulations for special education

Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game

Created by

Mary Bown

Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game! This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN! The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, Simulations

Polar Express Activities - Read Aloud - Virtual Field Trip Classroom Fun

Created by

Geography, Holidays/Seasonal, Short Stories

Let's take a Christmas Virtual Field Trip to ride the POLAR EXPRESS! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need for the Christmas Magic to start when remote learning or in-person learning when field trips aren't possible!You don't need to worry about having the book! An online read-aloud by Liam Nelson is included!! Small snippets of the movie are included to supplement the essential parts of the book. Students will see a real-life Polar Express train, and staff will sing along!Find out if

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Grades:

PreK - 3rd

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Also included in: Christmas Bundle- Virtual Field Trips - Distance Learning

Nap and Rest Time Social Narrative

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Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

The rest and nap time social story teaches students nap time expectations. With positive behavior visuals and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce rest time rules. Includes both symbolated and standard text. For the bedtime social story click HERE.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KFree Do Not Disturb Nap and Rest Time SignSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Soc

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

New School and Class Social Narrative

Created by

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

This customizable new school, grade, and class social story will ease student's anxiety when transitioning for the upcoming school year. Help prepare students for their new classroom and teachers. Customize with name, pictures, or provided pictures with both symbolated and standard text to create six different books! Option to include pictures of the new school and/or classroom. With so many options this resource is very versatile and can address many student's needs!For the distance learning, O

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

English Language Arts, Math

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Disney World Virtual Field Trip for Grades 1-4 || Google Classroom Ready

Created by

Planting Little Seeds

PERFECT for early finishers, supply teacher days, or use during distance learning. This is a great activity for students to work on "little bits at a time" and come back to when they're finished with their other work. The file lives in their Google Drive, so can be accessed at any time!Take your kids to the happiest place on Earth! This Disney World Virtual Field Trip is designed for use in Google Classroom. Students need to have their own Google logins in order to be able to work with the proje

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Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Economics , Informational Text, Life Skills

Also included in: Virtual Field Trips for Primary Students: Bundle

Primary Economics Unit: Wants, Needs, Goods and Services (Lessons & Activities)

Created by

Michelle McDonald

It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, and saving & budgeting. This resource has been updated to include both print and digital options to save you time and prep! Find everything you need in one place.Please click the preview button for more details!What's Included::: Wants &amp

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Simulations

CCSS:

RI.2.10

, RI.3.10

, W.3.2

, W.3.10

, SL.2.1

...

Earthquake Engineering STEM Challenge

Created by

Carly and Adam STEM Activities and Challenges

Can you structure survive an earthquake?Students love completing this natural disaster STEM challenge! Students learn about what causes Earthquakes, as well as some current methods structural engineers are using to design earthquake resistant buildings.After learning about earthquakes students design, build, and test an earthquake proof structure using only the materials provided. In order to successfully complete this STEM challenge the structure must remain standing after going through an eart

Subjects:

Engineering, Informational Text, Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Centers

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-ESS3-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

...

Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities and STEM Challenges BUNDLE Science and Engineering

Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip for Google Slides: Distance Learning

Created by

Let's take a Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip to join the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in 1621 for the very first Thanksgiving ever! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to celebrate Thanksgiving with your students while learning about the original celebration, the life cycle of the 3 sisters garden varieties, and more! Taking a a Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip back in time... you can't go any other way!What are the 3 sisters? Can you grow a corn cob in water? How about creating a c

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Grades:

1st - 4th

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NGSS:

K-ESS3-1

, 2-LS4-1

, K-LS1-1

, 3-LS1-1

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle-Distance Learning- Made for Google Slides

Gentle and Nice Hands Social Narrative

Created by

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

The Gentle and Nice Hands Social Story teaches students how to use gentle hands and how to use their hands nicely during play. With positive behavior visuals in both standard and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce how to use gentle and nice hands. Perfect for early readers and learners. Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Soc

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Brittany Washburn Technology Skills Resources

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

DIGITAL Build Your Own Computer Activity

Created by

Students put together a digital computer in 4 click and drag activities. They learn how to put icons on a desktop, where the hardware components go inside of a computer, they label the browser icons, and they put a keyboard together. There are differentiated options to meet the needs of your students. This activity is provided in PowerPoint. You can upload it into your Google Drive and it will open with Slides. ISTE Standards Addressed:Strand: Empowered LearnerStandard: 1.c. use technology to se

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology, Vocabulary

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Build Your Own Computer Paper Activity and Digital Version Bundle

New Year 2024 - Virtual Field Trip to New York City - Updated for 2024!

Created by

Creative Writing, Geography, Holidays/Seasonal

New Year 2024 virtual trip to New York City.. UPDATED for 2024! Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to the New York City to celebrate the New Year!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some FUN, take a trip, and learn a lot about the many historic sites!!What is Times Square? What can you do there? What is 30 Rock? Where is the Chrysler Building? How big is Central Park? Who built the Brooklyn Bridge?There are soo many very COOL 360 videos including Times Square and the Brooklyn

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle #2-Distance Learning-Google

Farm Virtual Field Trip for Google Slides: Distance Learning - 4 Day Tour!!!

Created by

Virtual Field Trip to the Farm! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to visit the Farm when remote learning or in person learning when field trips aren't possible!This is perfect for before THANKSGIVING! Students will help Farmer Brown look for his turkey during each section of the trip! Will you catch that pesky turkey?This virtual farm field trip is meant to last over 4 days! You will be visiting: The Sheep Pasture, They Dairy, The Chicken Coop, and the Corn Field!!! Each day inclu

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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NGSS:

K-ESS3-1

, 2-LS4-1

, K-LS1-1

, 3-LS1-1

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle-Distance Learning- Made for Google Slides

Christmas Tree Farm Virtual Field Trip for Google Slides: Distance Learning

Created by

Let's take a Christmas Virtual Field Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to visit the Christmas Tree Farm! Add it to your in person field trip to the Christmas Tree Farm, and your students will learn and connect with even more information!How do Christmas Tree Farms work? How do they harvest? (AMAZING!) What are the different types of Christmas Tree, and what are they best used for???Visit the World's Largest Tree Farm! Students will believe you are t

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Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Playful Progress in Pre-K

NGSS:

K-ESS3-1

, 2-LS4-1

, K-LS1-1

, 3-LS1-1

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Bundle-Distance Learning- Made for Google Slides

Safe Body/Hands to Self - Interactive Social Story, Pre-K/Kindergarten

Created by

This interactive social story teaches students how keep a safe body and hands to self at school. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade. Includes:- Hands at sides- Squeezing hands to calm down- Feet on floor- Quiet voice- Not yelling/kicking/hittingPerfect for young learners who need explicit instruction in trading materials. This version includes movable picture pieces to match while reading the story. Learners are engaged with the story, making the lesson stick! Includes core voca

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Printables, Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: PreK Special Education Bundle - GROWING, All Resources in TPT Store!

The First Thanksgiving Simulation: Journey on the Mayflower

Created by

The Teaching Twins

This is a week long simulation where your kids will become a part of history! Students will read about the process of the pilgrims coming to the New World and then receive their experience cards, which will let them be a part of the famous journey. They take the knowledge they gain from the reading and the information on the experience card to write a journal entry from a pilgrim's perspective. Kids will be learning and engaged in these reading and writing activities! Includes: - 5 days

Subjects:

Reading, Thanksgiving, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

Created by

Erin Butzer

This mini-unit is designed to teach and review with students the importance of being polite, respectful friends by not interrupting. Taking turns is an important life skill that students need to practice and learn. The unit can be used to teach and/or review with students in pre-K through 5 grade at any level, including a great resource for special education. The book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook is a great addition to this unit, but is not required for this unit to be successful.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Oral Communication, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Created by

Back to School, Early Intervention, Special Education

Ease anxiety for students in school and at home with this social story bundle! Establish expectations, procedures, and positive behavior models. Includes:Riding the Bus to School Social StoryCalm Down Book Social StoryTake a Deep Breath Social Story and Deep Breath VisualFire Drill Social StoryHallway Rules Social StoryNew Classmate Social StoryNew School/Class/Grade Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryNew Baby SiblingWashing HandsTaking TurnsSocial GreetingsSocial Distance GreetingsGent

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

"Hogwarts mystery" game (Harry Potter Interactive PowerPoint quiz & quest)

Created by

Interactive quests and games

An unusual adventure in search of a philosopher's stone beginning in platform 3/4 guiding you through Hogwarts secret chambers hand in hand with well-known characters. 44 PowerPoint slides with sound and animation effects fully emerging you in Harry Potter's universe. On every slide, there is a ready-made question connected to a book, film or its author. Enjoy a 45-60 minute magical journey with your students! ! IMPORTANT ! 1) As this presentation is a 44-paged PowerPoint with each slide fully

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Simulations

Also included in: Bundle of PowerPoint thematic quests (History/Harry Potter/Christmas quests)

Road Safety Social Narrative

Created by

Early Intervention, Life Skills, Special Education

The Road Safety Social Story teaches students road safety rules while providing positive behavior visuals. It comes in both standard and symbolated text. The Road Safety Social Story focuses on the importance of staying out of the road and how to cross the street. Don't forget to check out the Roads Study Adapted Book Bundle.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KRoads Study Creative Curriculum Study Question PostersRoads Study Creative Curriculum Interactive Slides Riding the Bu

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Surgery Room Transformation Bundle | Text Feature and Irregular Shapes Surgery

Created by

Two Sharp Pencils

Nonfiction text feature and Irregular Shapes Area surgery has been seen all over social media, and now you can bring these engaging activities to your own classroom! Everything is included in this product to create your own “surgery experience” for your students. You save 20% by purchasing this bundled product!You can make it as simple or theatrical as you like! If you need a print and go version, your students will only need a magazine, the patient files, scissors and glue. If you really want

Subjects:

Math, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Fall Virtual Field Trip for Google Slides: Pumpkin Patch - Distance Learning

Created by

Let's take a Fall Virtual Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch and learn all about pumpkins!!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to celebrate the season of fall while learning about the pumpkin harvest, the life cycle of an pumpkin, and more! Let's go to the pumpkin patch for a fall virtual field trip!How do pumpkins grow? Want to see an oozy pumpkin Jack O' Lantern? Want to get lost in a corn maze??? The Pumpkin Patch 360 view is the COOLEST way to visit a Pumpkin Patch when you can't

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Also included in: Fall Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE: 3 Trips Included - Apples, Bats, & Pumpkins

Dog Safety Social Narrative

Created by

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

The dog safety social story teaches students the expectations of interacting with dogs and how to safely. Learn about where we might see dogs, how to pet dogs, and what to do if they bark too loud. The dog safety social story helps ease students anxiety interacting with dogsOther Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KPets Study Adapted Book BundlePets Study Interactive SlidesSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Te

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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